Bookkeeper

Essential functions / Job duties and responsibilities

• Recording and maintaining financial transactions: This includes data entry for sales, purchases, expenses, and payments, and updating general ledgers.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable: This involves processing invoices, ensuring timely payments to vendors, and generating invoices for customers.
• Reconciling accounts: Comparing financial records with bank statements and other financial documents to identify and rectify discrepancies.
• Preparing financial reports: Generating key reports like income statements and balance sheets to give insight into the company's financial health.
• Cash flow management: Monitoring incoming and outgoing cash to ensure the business has enough funds to operate and to support investment decisions.
• Tax-related tasks: This can include preparing and lodging business activity statements and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are aligned with all current requirements
• Complete all other assignments as required by the Executive Director and/or Board.

The full scope of responsibilities will be determined based on the experience of the applicant, but will likely include working with Executive Director on some of these additional tasks:

• Using accounting software, like

QuickBooks, to manage financial data.

• Verifying receipts and preparing bank deposits.
• Monitoring transactions for irregularities.
• Following up on overdue accounts.
• Assisting accountants with year-end reports and other projects.

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